I wouldn't want to discourage the exploration of innovative approaches to funding housing in communities. It's clear that a partnership between indigenous communities, the private sector and the various levels of government is essential, because the needs are great.
That said, ISC has the mandate to transfer all its responsibilities to first nations communities. That's part of its mission. Within the framework of our audit, however, we noted that the department had undertaken some housing-related measures but lacked a cohesive plan to facilitate the transfer.
The transfer of responsibilities isn't limited solely to the provision of funding or programs. It's essential to ensure that communities will be successful, and that requires significant support each year the transfer is made. At present, we don't see any plan for managing all that.